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  • Frankie Melton avatar

    "From Suffering To Surrender"

    Contributed by Frankie Melton on Jul 12, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    God uses suffering to turn lost hearts to Him.

    “From Suffering to Surrender” In 1 Kings 17:8-24, God sent Elijah to Zarephath, the heart of Baal worship. Though it was behind enemy lines, Elijah promptly arose and went. He was obedient regardless of his lack of understanding. Complete knowledge is no prerequisite to obedience. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Robinson avatar

    Decisions In The Midst Of Difficulty

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,020 views

    Are you facing a hopeless situation, a deep sorrow, an insurmountable obstacle, or an incredible difficulty? If that’s the case, this message is for you.

    In the book that bears his name, the prophet Jeremiah warns the people of God to repent of their sin. He pleads with them to forsake their idols and turn back to Jehovah. For years he speaks the word of the Lord, and yet they do not listen. Jeremiah warns them over and over again that if they do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort For The Crying Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,549 views

    Tears bridge the gap between great beauties and great horrors. In heaven there will be no more horrors. Yet the beauties will be never ending, and never boring.

    3. And I heard a big voice from heaven saying, Look, the tabernacle of God is with humanity, and He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God Himself will be with them-their God. 4. And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will no longer ...read more

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    What Does It Mean To Lament?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 3, 2025
     | 227 views

    People who are sincerely remorseful for the wrongs or transgressions that they have committed will openly show some type of emotion.

    What Does It Mean to Lament? Luke 16:19-31 The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines lament as (1) to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively, to mourn, to regret strongly, and (2) a crying out in grief, a wailing, dirge, elegy, complaint. It could also be said that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min avatar

    "Count It All Joy"

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 70,280 views

    No matter what you may encounter, count it all "Joy". Problems come and they go, but count it all "Joy". With Jesus, we can face the whole world, and know that we have the Victory!

    Intro: James was the oldest half-brother of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 13.55). He witnessed Christ’s appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor. 15:7), and was among those who assembled together following the Ascension (Acts 1:14), He awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Later he became a leader ...read more

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    Finding Joy In Life Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,167 views

    This message is based on the fruit of the spirit It concludes with some practical guidelines to help you discover joy in your life.

    Finding Joy in Life Galatians 5:22-23 Dr. Marty Baker www.stevenscreek.net June 30, 2002 This week our nation will be celebrating Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, a group of 56 patriots banded together and adopted the Declaration of Independence on. They penned these words: "We hold these ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeffrey Benjamin avatar

    Is Your Joy Complete?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,790 views

    Our joy will not complete unless we are in fellowship, and that fellowship is based on the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Theme: Joy Thesis: From Incarnation to fellowship to joy Title: Is Your Joy Complete? Text: 1 John 1:1-4 Is Your Joy Complete? Pray Intro A circulatory letter probably to the churches of Asia Minor - to Believers Written by the Apostle John probably before his exile to Patmos False ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas - Joy Or Despair?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 424 ratings
     | 23,316 views

    Herod issues an order that all little boys two years old & younger in Bethlehem are to be murdered. In horror, we wonder how anyone could have reacted that way to a baby’s birth.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Please listen as I read these familiar words found in Matthew 2:1-12. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem & asked, ‘Where is the one who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,499 views

    True joy comes from being in Christ

    The Joy of the Christian Life John 15:1-11 August 16, 1998 Morning Service Introduction A. The great vine of Hampton Court: There is a grapevine under glass, estimated to be over 1,000 years old, it has only one root - 2ft thick, some of the branches are over 200ft long, it produces tons of grapes ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Joy - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 668 ratings
     | 119,399 views

    We’ll identify some enemies of joy; then look at a perfect example of joy; & then consider, "How do we experience that kind of joy?"

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Last week we began looking at Galatians 5:22 where Paul speaks about the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. Listen as I read it once again. Paul says, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Chau avatar

    The Foundation To Unity And To Joy

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    Discover the foundation to Christian unity and joy.

    1 John 1:1-4 We begin a new study in this first letter written by John, a disciple of Jesus. It’s a short letter in the New Testament. The author of this letter is the same John who authored the gospel of John and the 2nd and 3rd letter of John in the New Testament. By the way, our ...read more

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  • Jamie Moore avatar

    Experiencing The Joy Of Fellowship! Series

    Contributed by Jamie Moore on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 280 ratings
     | 31,861 views

    Christians are called to enter into fellowship with God and each other.

    Introduction In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta to the Yukon. Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda Civic, so she set off where only four-wheel drives normally venture. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Songs Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY

    BIG IDEA: VICTORY AND VENGEANCE CAUSE GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY (:1A) INTRODUCTION: “Praise the Lord!” I. (:1B-4) VICTORY CAUSES GOD’S PEOPLE TO CELEBRATE PUBLICLY WITH NEW SONGS OF JOY A. Exhortation to God’s People to Celebrate Publicly with a New Song “Sing to the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    James is a “Do this! Do that!” book which, taken to heart, will dynamically affect our lives on every level. We will not be the same at the end of this study if we prayerfully ask the Spirit to apply what we learn.

    1. James verse 1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. a. Half Brother of Christ James a half-brother, of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospels mention this fact in Matthew 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Ministry And Baptism Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,610 views

    When Philip preaches Jesus, people look for water! What’s the connection? Look and see...

    I visited Amazon.com and hit the search command with these words: “The joy of…” to see what books began with that title. There were 111,218 entries! Although not all actually had that title: these were among those listed: The joy of cooking The joy of signing The joy of motherhood The joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ